Lisa Aiken is someone who can talk about the many trials of being single and trying to find the right one. She lists expectations to harbor, how to deal with difficult matchmakers, and how to react to dates miles away from what you're looking for. Listen in for valuable tips and tools that may help your dating process be a bit easier to suffer.
In a world of skyrocketing divorce rates, what are the chances to build a wholesome marriage? This practical, eye opening class looks back to the Garden of Eden for the essential divide between men and women, and how they should best deal with each other. Among the ideas discussed are responsibility, keeping love alive, and intimacy.
Far too often, women find themselves involved in damaging relationships. Can it be that there were no warning signals? Lisa Aiken, PhD, uses her long experience in counseling couples to discuss the possible signs that a man is potentially abusive. You'll hear how to recognize their “need for control,” “mind games,” and “anger” issues. She offers sensible questions that you can ask, in order to get an idea of how the individual you are dating rates in these areas.
Choosing the right marriage partner means more than compiling a wish list of traits that Mr. or Mrs. Right should have, and then searching for that person. If we were more realistic about who we are, would the person who fits this list desire to marry us? Lisa Aiken PhD, realigns our perspective on the balance between giving and our own expectations of getting. Also hear tips on carefully checking out a prospective date.
On one hand, you certainly don’t want to ruin a sidduch for anyone, but on the other hand their future may be riding on your words. And how ready are you to accept the consequences of not mentioning an important fact? Rav Berkovits spells out the dos, don'ts, whens and hows - plus some clear clues that signal an unhealthy or abusive character.
It used to be unheard of to marry a non-Jew, but during the last decade this has drastically changed. Rabbi Kahn explores a number of complications that usually arise from intermarrying, and proceeds to describe the unseen pitfalls along the way that most people aren't aware of - until it's too late.
The amazing energy and sensitivities of intimacy have become extremely distorted in our times as a result of societal pressure and unhealthy attitudes that some religions foster. Rabbi Kirzner negates many of these prevalent myths and explains how Judaism has always promoted intimacy as a necessity for living a healthy balanced life. Rabbi Kirzner, may his memory be blessed, speaks simply and yet profoundly on all levels. The sound of this particular class is poor, but the content is great.
The marital relationship creates an enormous sensitivity towards what our life partner thinks of us. Can we use this shared concern constructively to help build our spouse's image and self-esteem? Rabbi Kirzner not only gives a perceptive lecture on where negative relations stem from and how men and women interact, but also zeros in on genuine ways to communicate esteem and gratitude.
G-d looked at His creation and decided that it wasn't good for man to be alone, and from there the institution of marriage was established. But why, questions Rabbi Tauber is it not OK for each person to live by themselves? The simple answer is that a single soul would just sit around finding distractions if not forced to grow. The deeper truth is understanding how two souls of opposite gender rub and polish fine the rough diamond of each others soul.
Most of us, if not all of us, deeply desire to be married to that special significant other. However, before we tie the knot, it is imperative to understand the nature of the souls who marry, and the ramifications that it has in this world and beyond. In this eye-opening lecture, Rabbi Wagensberg reveals a dimension of the marriage dynamic which is not found in many circles. This talk is a must for anybody contemplating or about to enter marriage. It is likewise crucial for those who are already married, happily or not, and for those who have experienced divorce.
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